December 21, 2020
A daily prayer during this COVID-19 crisis
During these difficult days, members of the Many Waters District of the New England Conference are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week. You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions.
Today’s prayer
Inspired by the readings of Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3, Psalm 148, and Luke 2:22-40
We reach up to our Lord for comfort and strength in these uncertain times. As we reach our arms upward, may from our mouths and hearts flow praises for all the gifts we have been given. Let us each be like Anna and share the story of Good News and Glory to all.
Praise the Lord Rejoice in love
We are called to find goodness and beauty even as we struggle in our earthly walk. May we call out in thanks and recognition of the gifts that surround us, not because we deserve them, but because we are loved. In our daily journey let us sing out our love as we see, feel, and acknowledge the beauty and miracles in our lives
Praise the Lord Rejoice in love
As we imitate the character of God in our compassion and the actions of Jesus in our service may we always seek justice and humility. Let us not be silent in our yearning to be filled with glory of our Lord, may the light of love shine within and outward from us.
Praise the Lord Rejoice in love
Like the angels of the Lord, let us sing out our praises of joy. Amen
Winonna (Noni) Prince, Certified Lay Minister at the East Monmouth UMC, Many Waters District.